LION SCOUT PILOT INFORMATION
LION SCOUTS
Lions is a pilot program of the Boy Scouts of America for Kindergarten-age boys.
Cub Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America, whose mission is to help young
people build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness, become effective
leaders and have fun in the outdoors. Cub Scouting focuses on boys in the first through
fifth grades (or from ages 7 through 10). The Lion Pilot Project is exploring the value of a
Kindergarten-age program.
OVERVIEW
Lions is a family program. A youth and his parent or caring adult partner join Scouting
and participate together. A group of six to eight boys and their adult partners meet
together in a group called a Den. Dens will meet twice per month. They have fun
participating in Den meetings and outings while making memories together.
PROGRAM
The Lion Pilot program encourages boys to learn and explore through hands on, high
energy activities. Each adult partner takes a turn at leading a pre-planned den meeting
or outing during the year. Most meetings and outings are approximately 45 minutes in
length.
RECOGNITION
Boys are recognized for their accomplishments as they work toward the Lion badge.
The Lion badge is earned by completing five adventures. Adventures are completed
during the den meetings and outings.
ADVENTURES
LEADERSHIP
Lion’s Honor
Fun on the Run
Animal Kingdom
Mountain Lion
King of the Jungle
I’ll Do It Myself
Pick My Path
Gizmos and Gadgets
On Your Mark
Build It Up, Knock It Down
Rumble in the Jungle
Ready, Set, Grow
Den meetings and outings are facilitated by a Lion Guide and participating parents. The
Lion Guide is an experienced Cub Scout Leader. He or she will lead the first den meeting
of the year. The Lion Guide will help each adult partner lead one of the following
meetings. The den meeting plans are provided in the Lion Parent and Leader Guidebook.
Adult Partner
The adult partner participates with the Lion Scout in fun meetings and outings. And
takes turns with other adult partners to lead a Den meeting or outing.
Lion Guide
A Lion Guide is a volunteer leader who provides direct support to your Lion Den and helps each adult
partner lead one of the den meetings.
Lion Coordinator
The Lion Coordinator is a volunteer leader who provides direct support to Lion Guides
in multiple Cub Scout packs in your community.
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Cubmaster
The Cubmaster serves as the “ringmaster” for the monthly pack meeting. The pack
meeting is an event where all of the dens in a Cub Scout pack come together for fun
activities and awards. Lion dens are more independent and attend only two or three
special pack meetings as Lions.
UNIFORM
The uniform for Lions is designed to be simple and inexpensive – The Lion T-Shirt
is the standard uniform for boys in the Lion program.
Adults may wear the above uniform or follow the pack’s uniform custom.
RESOURCES
Resources available for the Pilot councils are:
Orientation and training PowerPoint: For parents, Lion Guides, Lion Coordinators
and Cubmasters
Training syllabus and power point: For Lion Guides
Lion Parent and Leader Guidebook: Includes 12 Den Meeting and Outing Plans
Lion Adventure Book: Youth program materials
TIMELINE
The Quivira Council will first start welcoming families into the Lion program in the fall of
2016. Lion Program Materials will be available in the Quivira Council Service Center
Scout Shop in July 5, 2016 so that participating units have enough lead time to prepare
their Packs to properly to receive the incoming families.
PARTICIPATION For a Pack to qualify to be considered for participation in the pilot program they must do
the following prior to August Roundtables:
1. Discuss with the Pack Committee, ID and recruit the following leadership roles
from within the current Pack leadership:
a. Lion Coordinator- (optional) Can serve multiple packs) Pack Committee
Member dedicated to making sure the Lions have necessary resources.
b. Lion Guide – (mandatory) Will assist with hands-on program delivery to
the Lions. This person will be teaching the adults as well as the youth
and must have no other responsibilities in the Unit. This person must be
an experienced den leader.
2. Contact the District Membership Chair or District Chair and provide the
following:
a. Name, phone and e-mail for both the Lion Guide and Lion Coordinator.
i. This information is necessary for future District
communications.
3. At minimum the Lion Guide must attend Lion training at one of the August
Roundtables. You must pre-register using Council online registration system. It
is highly recommended that the Cubmaster, Lion Coordinator, Lion Guide and
any established Lion partners also attend. Units without a person pre-registered
and in attendance at the training will not be considered for the Lion program.
4. Bring paperwork Complete the following paperwork and bring with you to the
training to turn in.
a. Lion Program Agreement (found on the website on the Lion page.)
b. Adult Application and YPT certificate for the Lion Guide.